Steel Pier in Atlantic City

Steel Pier extends 1,000 feet into the Atlantic by the Atlantic City Boardwalk and is home to the city's oldest theme park. Begun in 1898, Steel Pier has been called the “Showplace of the Nation,” “An Amusement City at Sea,” and “A Holiday in Itself,” having hosted an array of concerts and exhibits over the decades. Acts such as Rex the Wonder Dog, the High Diving Horse, the Human Cannonball, Frank Sinatra, Al Jolson, and Diana Ross and the Supremes brought varying entertainment and appeal to the venue in its earlier years.

Over the years, Steel Pier has changed ownership several times and survived a destructive fire. It's been seen in films, referenced in music, and was the setting for a Broadway musical of the same name. Today, it mainly functions as an amusement park that operates many family-friendly rides and hosts events, including live music in its Music Hall Theatre and Marine Ballroom.

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